Energy Star Rated Air Purifiers for Efficient Air Cleaning

Energy Star Rated Air Purifiers are certified to be energy efficient while effectively cleaning the air, reducing pollutants with minimal energy use.

Energy Star Rated Air Purifiers FAQ

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Are air purifiers Energy Star certified?

Naturally, keeping an air purifier running constantly will have an impact on your energy bill. Many of the best air purifiers are Energy Star certified, meaning they cost less and are more efficient to run than models that are not certified. Can an air purifier keep me from getting sick?

What is a good air purifier efficiency rating?

According to the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers, an air purifier's efficiency rating (clean air delivery rate, also known as CADR) should be equal to two-thirds of your room's area. This means that a room with 120 square feet should have a CADR rating of at least 80 to work effectively.

Are Energy Star certified room air cleaners more energy-efficient?

ENERGY STAR certified room air cleaners are over 25% more energy-efficient than standard models, saving consumers about 120 kWh/year and $15 annually on utility bills. These savings could add up to $120 over its lifetime! ENERGY STAR products are certified to save energy. Our partners sponsor rebates on certified products.

What is the best air purifier for a large room?

If your home features an open-concept design, it can be tricky to find an air purifier that can efficiently filter through all of the air inside the room. That's why we liked the Winix 9800 Large Room True HEPA air purifier. It's designed to remove particles from the air in rooms as large as 2,420 square feet in just one hour.

What appliances are Energy Star rated?

Typically, appliances that carry the Energy Star rating are 10% to 20% more energy efficient than non-rated models. You’ll usually find an Energy Star rating on most large appliances such as air conditioners, air purifiers, washing machines and refrigerators.

Which air purifier should I buy?

Look for an air purifier with a “true HEPA filter” for the most effective and reliable results. True HEPA filters can capture 99.97 percent of particles with diameters of 0.3 microns or even less. Our best overall choice, the LEVOIT 400S has a T13 True HEPA filter. HEPA-type filters do not guarantee the same level of performance.

Which air purifier is the heaviest?

CR’s take: At 50 pounds, the Coway Airmega ProX is by far the heaviest air purifier in this roundup, but it also provides the best performance. On both higher and lower speeds, this model excels at clearing rooms of dust, pollen, and smoke. And it has the best noise scores on this list.